President Calls for Greater Recognition of Women’s Role in National Development on International Women’s Day - LNW Lanka News Web

President Calls for Greater Recognition of Women’s Role in National Development on International Women’s Day - LNW Lanka News Web

March 08, Colombo (LNW): Marking International Women’s Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake underscored the crucial role women continue to play in shaping Sri Lanka’s economic, political, social and cultural progress, stressing that their contributions should be valued throughout the year rather than recognised on a single occasion.In a message issued to coincide with the global observance on March 08, the President noted that the day offers …

Sri Lanka President highlights women's role in economy, reaffirms gender equality

FILE PHOTO Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake states that women, who represent 52 percent of the country’s population, play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy and national development through their contributions across multiple sectors. In his message marking International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026, he emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring gender equality, protecting women’s rights, and increasing women’s participatio…